Spring cleaning helps 8 in 10 Americans feel more in control of their lives: survey

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SPRING HAS OFFICIALLY SPRUNG, AND WITH THAT COMES CLEANING FOR MANY PEOPLE!

IF YOU’RE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE, HOW LONG DOES IT USUALLY TAKE YOU?

WELL, THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SAYS IT TAKES FOUR DAYS TO COMPLETELY CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THEIR HOME.

THAT’S ACCORDING TO A NEW SURVEY OF 2,000 PEOPLE BY ONEPOLL ON BEHALF OF AT HOME, WHICH FOUND EIGHT IN 10 BELIEVE SPRING ORGANIZING MAKES THEM FEEL MORE IN CONTROL OF THEIR LIFE.

MANY SAY THE TIME SPENT CLEANING HELPS THEM BOOST THEIR MOOD, REDUCE STRESS AND INCREASE FOCUS.

AND THOSE THAT LIKE JAM OUT WHILE CLEANING SAY TOP SONGS INCLUDE: “GOOD FEELING” BY FLO RIDA (21%), “LIVIN' ON A PRAYER” BY BON JOVI (17%), AND "ROAR" BY KATY PERRY(16%).

TOP 5 REASONS SPRING ORGANIZING HELPS MENTAL WELL-BEING

• It boosts my mood - 54%
• It reduces stress - 49%
• It increases my focus -48%
• It helps me organize my thoughts -47%
• It helps my physical health -45%

TOP 5 FEELINGS THAT ARISE AFTER SPRING CLEANING AND ORGANIZING

• Accomplished -55%
• Motivated -46%
• Energized - 42%
• Relieved -36%
• Overwhelmed -22%

TOP 7 ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE HOME

• Closet organizers -17%
• Baskets or bins -16%
• Shelves -14%
• No preference -13%
• Labels or labeling systems -12%
• Drawer dividers -10%
• File folders or filing systems -7%

Survey Methodology:

This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans was commissioned by At Home between March 22 and March 27, 2023. It was conducted by market research company OnePoll, whose team members are members of the Market Research Society and have corporate membership to the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).